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MOOVAIR vs Multi MFG: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical MOOVAIR model beats 68% and a typical Multi MFG model 61%. MOOVAIR rates higher overall.

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MOOVAIR

68%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well above average

48 models listed

Multi MFG

61%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well above average

51 models listed

Rating by ratingEach bar is the share of same-size, same-type heat pumps that a typical model beats, so the two brands compare fairly even if they make different sizes.
  • Efficiency on a 5°F dayCOP at 5°FMOOVAIR: Beats 58%Multi MFG: Beats 62%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FMOOVAIR: Beats 68%Multi MFG: Beats 62%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2MOOVAIR: Beats 80%Multi MFG: Beats 75%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2MOOVAIR: Beats 72%Multi MFG: Beats 60%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2MOOVAIR: Beats 65%Multi MFG: Beats 51%

Average (50%)Dashed outline: the other brand, for comparison

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  • CEE 2025

    MOOVAIR
    92%
    Multi MFG
    88%

  • Xcel CC

    MOOVAIR
    92%
    Multi MFG
    80%

  • CEE Advanced

    MOOVAIR
    2%
    Multi MFG
    4%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    MOOVAIR
    88%
    Multi MFG
    69%

Top cold-climate picks, ducted up to 1.5 tons

Only units that keep at least 70% of their heat at 5°F, ranked on heat kept, efficiency at 5°F and seasonal efficiency (HSPF2), against units their size.

Showing Ducted, Up to 1.5 tons (under 21,000 Btu/h cooling). What size is my system?

MOOVAIR

  1. 1MSHMA18R2AN1with ducted air handler MGHLA18R4AS1MOOVAIR1.5 tons · 18,000 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 103% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, CEE Advanced, Xcel CC, DOE CCHP, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    103% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Top 10%
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.10 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.8 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    86.7score / 100
  2. 2MSHMA18C2AN1with ducted air handler GDHRA18C2AS1MOOVAIR1.5 tons · 17,500 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 92% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    92% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.10 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Seasonal efficiency
    11.1 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    82.3score / 100
  3. 3MSHEA09C2AN1with ducted air handler GDHRA09C2AS1MOOVAIR1 ton · 9,000 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 83% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    83% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.32 (COP at 5°F)
    Great
    Seasonal efficiency
    11.5 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    81.3score / 100

Multi MFG

  1. 1HHS-18HD-Bwith ducted air handler 18MUC0-HP-BMulti MFG1.5 tons · 18,000 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 103% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, CEE Advanced, Xcel CC, DOE CCHP, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    103% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Top 10%
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.10 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.8 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    86.6score / 100
  2. 2MSH-18HD-Bwith ducted air handler 18HHHP0-C-M-BMulti MFG1.5 tons · 17,500 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 92% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    92% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.10 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Seasonal efficiency
    11.1 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    82.7score / 100
  3. 39MSZ-M-Bwith ducted air handler 9HHHP0-C-M-BMulti MFG1 ton · 9,000 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 83% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    83% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.32 (COP at 5°F)
    Great
    Seasonal efficiency
    11.5 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    81.3score / 100

These are certified test ratings, not a recommendation for your home. The right size comes from a load calculation by a contractor.

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